COBHAM campaigners have called on residents to object to a Sainsbury's plan to sell alcohol until 11pm seven days a week in the High Street after discussions with the supermarket chain failed.

Representatives from Cobham and Downside Residents’ Association, Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust and Cobham Chamber of Commerce met Sainsbury's bosses last week to discuss the sale of alcohol in the shopping area.

The company had originally asked for permission to be open until midnight every day but has revised its application to 6am-11pm.

However, during the meeting, community representatives said the supermarket did not want to change its alcohol sale times to their preferred 9pm.

Sainsbury's wants to open a Local convenience store in the premises currently used by M&Co.

In an email sent to residents after the meeting, jointly signed by Sue Kilpatrick, Alistair Mann and Sir Gerald Acher, residents were asked to object to the alcohol licence.

A Sainsbury's spokesman said: "We recognise that this shop will be operating at the heart of Cobham, and that we have a role to play in ensuring responsible drinking."